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As you may be aware, there are various different gems such as rubies, sapphires, emeralds and not forgetting the good ole diamonds. But did you know that compared to all the possible gems available pearls are by far the most eco-friendly gem. Why, you may ask? Because pearls don’t require mining that is used to unearth other gems. This mining is destructive. Pearls don’t require any chemical leaching. Most importantly pearls are found in mollusks which are used to culture pearls and these mollusks depend on a relatively stable environment and clear water, in order to develop.

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Hey PearlGenie What Type of Pearl Jewelry Should I wear to my prom? Casey.

Hi Casey, am glad you asked, since I sure am going to get many of these questions with prom season coming up next month. The important thing about the jewelry that you wear is that it should blend in with your outfit, and not stick out like a store thumb. It should complement your outfit. The good thing about pearls is that you can never go wrong. It’s classy, stylish and extremely tasteful.

With pearls you also have a wide choice

• You can choose to wear pearl studs or even pearl dangle earrings

• Pearl bracelets can make your wrists look charming

• A solitaire pearl pedant looks elegant

• Or you can wear a strand of pearls, or a couple of strands to add to the glam quotient

• Pearl rings are pretty impressive too.

So, you pretty much can choose anything that you want. You also get pearls in various colors such as off white, white, lavender, black, pink etc.

Check out some impressive collections at BeMyPearl.com. Take you pick and enjoy your prom!!

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Pretty much any insurance that you take for your pearl jewelry, will need to be apparised. Here’s what you need to know about an appraisal:

• When your pearls are appraised, make sure you have a report that contains the features of your all your jewelry.

• Appraise all your jewelry separately, and do not do it all together.

• Have your jewelry appraised on a regular basis, since the value fluctuates and most often it will go up.

• Also remember that an appraisal of the jewelry and a lab’s certification are two completely different things. A certification will never change, but an appraisal will change due to changes in the market.

• Check with your insurance company, where you can get the appraisal done. Most companies will have their own list of appraisers, so prior to doing an appraisal make sure you do it with the companies specified by the insurance company.

A month to go for Mother’s Day…So why not plan something extravanagant for this Mother’s day. Your mother deserves the best…and what better way to show your appreciation, than by gifting her something special.

Gifting her some exquisite pearl jewelry, will sure make her day. You can choose from a myriad of different things. From pearl earrings, to necklaces and beautiful pearl pendants, BeMyPearl has it all. So why not take a peek and take your pick and put a smile on your mom’s face, with any of those gorgeous pearls!!

Now that you’ve decided to get your pearl jewelry insured, here are a few important things you need to ask the company your insuring with.

• How much of my jewelry value, will the policy cover? Is it just a fraction of the value, or the entire 100 %?

• Will the insurance cover theft and loss? What if my pearls get damaged?

• How will you replace my jewelry? Do I have to go to a specific jeweler?

• Is it mandatory to do an appraisal?

• Do I need to go to specific people to do an appraisal, or can I do it through anyone?

• Is there any amount that is deductible?

• Are there any specific repair policies. Do I have to go to a certain jeweler?

Basically, the best thing to do is, do your homework. Make a list of questions and then proceed with dealing with an insurance. You need to know all the details of the insurance policy, before you proceed with one. It’s not like your taking a life or home insurance. Those are common and we pretty much know the details. So spend some time and do a little research. It will go a long way in helping you.

So, you’ve saved for months and you’ve finally bought the pearl necklace of your dreams. Your next thought is, Should I get this insured? After all it makes sense considering the amount you spend on it. It’s after all an investment. If your seriously thinking about it, you can start researching various options on how to go about insuring it.

Here are a few important useful details:

• If you have an existing home or renter’s insurance, you may be able to add your jewelry to this policy

• You can add what is known as a ‘rider’ or an extension to this policy

• Check with different insurance agents or consultants, how much this rider would cost

• Rates of insurance vary from city to city

• Even your jeweler would be able to guide with how to go about getting an insurance

• It’s important to keep the receipt of the jewelry that you want to insure

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Hey Pearl Genie, What’s The Tooth Test All About? Angela!

Many people use the tooth test to tell if a pearl is real. If you bite a pearl along the biting edge of your front teeth, a pearl that feels smooth is an imitation. A genuine and real one however won’t feel smooth, in fact it will feel gritty. This is because the nacre that is applied in layers over time.

Does this tooth really apply…is anyone’s guess. But many are known to make use of it.

These past few months have seen a number of celebrities give birth to beautiful babies, the most recent being Halle Berry, then there was Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Richie and so many more. But what do you give one of these precious babies to welcome them into this world. You want it to be something unique, long lasting and memorable. Probably the best thing to gift a baby girl is a wonderful pair of pearl earringgs or a pear pendant or maybe even a pearl bracelet.

Pearls are long lasting, beautiful and definitely unique as no two pearls are alike.  You can be assured, it will be something they treasure forever.

Easter is a fun time to spend with your family and loved ones. So, how about this Easter, while exchanging Easter Eggs, gift your loved one some beautiful pearl jewelry. Am sure they’ll appreciate and love the surprise. BeMyPearl has a wide selection of exclusive pearl offers. Check them out…you’ll definitely find it hard to resist. www.bemypearl.com